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Survey Reveals Youth's Top Priority: Safety Amid Crisis

1/30/2025

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A recent survey of 1,644 U.S. youth aged 10 to 24 reveals a striking truth: their overwhelming priority is "to be safe." This urgent desire stems from the looming threats of school shootings and climate change, deeply affecting their mental health and shaping their perspectives on the world and their future roles within it.

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A recent survey of 1,644 U.S. youth aged 10 to 24 reveals a striking truth: their overwhelming priority is "to be safe." This urgent desire stems from the looming threats of school shootings and climate change, deeply affecting their mental health and shaping their perspectives on the world and their future roles within it.